A 10-week program built to remove your scale blockers
The Slingshot ScaleUp Program is built for ambitious companies with traction and global ambitions. Over 10 weeks, we help you accelerate fundraising, refine your positioning and build scalable go-to-market systems. With support from Capgemini’s consultants and global network, we work closely with your team to remove growth barriers and unlock your next stage.
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Work on real challenges alongside Capgemini consultants and global experts. Expect a practical, hands-on experience with clear goals set at the start and measured at the end.
We combine design thinking, OKRs, and agile frameworks to build a custom growth plan that fits your company’s needs and pace.
Before the program begins, we align on:
- Business plan – insight and direction
- One-pager – share your story
- Strategic direction – where you're headed
- Problem statement – what you're solving
- Gap analysis – what’s missing
- Expectation contract – mutual clarity and commitment
Selection criteria
West-coast. We are seeking companies located on the west-coast of Norway, from Egersund in the south to the Ålesund area in the north.
Post-revenue companies. We focus on companies with revenues from 10 to 100 mill NOK per year
Solid teams. We're seeking small and medium-sized companies with 5 to 50 employees, with an open mindset, and a strong commitment to delivering benefits to the planet, nurturing people, and generating healthy profits.
Growth potential. We will prioritize companies with products and services that can scale, replicate or be exported.
Sustainable. Companies committed to sustainability and delivering triple-bottom-line benefits. If your company drives the green shift, creates new jobs, and diversifies from oil and gas, can be a perfect fit for our ScaleUp program.
Solid finances. We are looking for stable companies that are managing but are now seeking impactful growth. The participation fee is 100 000 NOK per company + travel expenses. (Total value: 800 000 NOK per company)
Real impact from real companies
Meet the scale-ups behind the numbers. Explore case studies from our alumni to see how Slingshot helped them raise capital, enter new markets, and overcome growth barriers — all with hands-on support from our team and partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Slingshot is a non-profit accelerator program based in Norway's western region that helps ambitious scale-ups grow internationally. Backed by Capgemini and Sparebanken Vest, Slingshot combines strategic focus with hands-on execution to remove growth blockers and fast-track capital acquisition, customer growth, and market expansion.
The program is specifically designed to support companies that focus on sustainability and technology with global growth potential and ambition. Rather than being a traditional classroom or mentorship program, Slingshot provides participating companies with access to senior consultants from Capgemini who work shoulder-to-shoulder with teams to solve real growth challenges.
Since launching in September 2020, Slingshot has demonstrated remarkable success in supporting the Norwegian startup ecosystem:
•22 companies have been helped to scale through the program
•480 new jobs have been created by participating companies
•Over 600 million NOK in capital has been raised collectively by participants
•The program has significantly contributed to transforming the local economy in Norway's western region
These results showcase Slingshot's effectiveness in addressing the critical challenge that 70% of companies face failure during their first five years, particularly in areas like acquiring growth capital, scaling sales, accessing talent, and creating high-performance cultures.
Slingshot offers three main areas of support:
Access to Network: Participating companies gain access to senior consultants from Capgemini who work directly with teams to solve real growth challenges, from sales funnel automation to market expansion. This creates an extended team rather than just advisory support.
Accelerated Fundraising: The program helps companies sharpen their investor story, validate market positioning, and test messaging across international markets. Using proven methods and global reach, Slingshot helps de-risk major business leaps, whether raising funding rounds or entering new countries.
High-Impact Growth: Companies receive support in market positioning validation and international messaging testing, with access to global insights and proven de-risking methods for expansion and fundraising.
Several unique aspects set Slingshot apart from traditional accelerators:
No Equity Required: Unlike most accelerators, Slingshot provides high-impact execution support and access to world-class networks without requiring companies to give up any equity shares.
Corporate Partnership: The backing by Capgemini provides access to enterprise-level consulting expertise and global networks that most accelerators cannot offer.
Hands-On Execution: Rather than focusing on mentorship or classroom learning, Slingshot emphasizes direct, practical support through consultants working alongside company teams.
Regional Economic Impact: The program specifically aims to address the economic transition in Norway's western region as the petroleum industry activity levels change, creating sustainable job alternatives.
The Slingshot program is designed for scale-up companies that meet specific criteria:
•Companies focusing on sustainability and technology sectors
•Businesses with global growth potential and ambition
•Scale-ups looking to expand internationally or raise capital
•Companies ready for hands-on, intensive growth support
The program runs annually, with the next scale-up program starting in August 2025. This timing allows companies to prepare their applications and ensures they're ready for the intensive support period.
International expansion is one of Slingshot's core strengths, supported by several key capabilities:
Global Market Validation: Companies receive support in testing and validating their market positioning in new regions using global insights and expert guidance.
Proven De-Risking Methods: The program employs established methodologies to reduce the risks associated with international expansion, helping companies make informed decisions about new markets.
Capgemini's Global Reach: Through the partnership with Capgemini, participating companies gain access to international networks, market knowledge, and on-ground expertise in target expansion markets.
Confidence Building: The program focuses on helping companies "go international with confidence" by providing the strategic framework and practical support needed for successful market entry.
Ready to scale your company?
Join a community of ambitious founders and get hands-on support to raise capital, expand internationally, and accelerate growth - without giving up equity.